Deer Stalking
The Ultimate Physical Challenge and a Real Privilege
Why?
To conserve the wild red deer.
To preserve and improve the Natural Habitat.
To promote a healthier wild deer population.
When?
Stags - late August to 20th October. The ruts starts usually in
September when stags join up with groups of hinds, leaving out the older
or weaker
ones with less favourable heads for culling.
Hinds - 21st October to 15th February. The cull is selective and the numbers
taken depend on the views of the Stalker, the Annual Spring Count and the
annual habitat assessments. All guests are taken to our purpose built target
to ensure the rifle is accurate and the guests are comfortable with the
plan of the day.
How?
Depending on the weather conditions the stalk relies on the ability
of the Stalker to get himself and the guest gun to a firing position
at the correct animal so that the animal has no idea that a human is
present.
The wind can change very quickly and eddy around the hills and glens
and patience is vital! This often means a long walk on strenuous terrain
through
wet heather along or up wild rivers and possibly a long crawl to get
in range.
After the shot?
The carcass will be gralloched and then dragged to a position
where a quad bike can extract the carcass to the larder.
The Estate reserves the right to cancel any stalking agreement for reasons
of safety.